Juanita J. Kremer BaDour

Juanita J. Kremer BaDour, age 94 of Eau Claire, formerly of Durand, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Heritage of Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire.
Juanita was born on June 30, 1931, in Durand WI. She was the daughter of Betty (Bien) and Frederick Prissel. She grew up on the family farm and attended school at Lima Holy Rosary. After graduating she moved to Eau Claire where she met Richard Kremer and they married on November 25th, 1952.
In 1961 they bought a farm in Rock Falls where they raised their 4 children and 8 foster children. Juanita enjoyed gardening and caring for the animals. Over the years she did a lot of snowmobiling and loved to play cards.
In 1985 her and Richard quit farming and moved to Vancouver, WA where she worked part time at the sewing factory with friends.
In 1995 Richard and Juanita retired and moved to Mesa, AZ. In 2007 Richard and Juanita moved to Durand until Richard passed in 2012.
Juanita moved back to Eau Claire in 2012 where she found comfort in an old friend, James BaDour, and they soon married. James died in October of 2024.
Juanita is survived by her 4 children Toni Lippert of Phoenix, AZ, Sue (Don) Blair of Ft. Mitchell, KY, Bob (Sheri) Kremer of Jim Falls and Bernie (Mike) McIntyre of Eau Claire and 8 foster children, 10 Grandchildren and 17 Great grandchildren. Brother Dennis Prissel of Durand.
Juanita is preceded in death by Richard Kremer, James Badour and Granddaughter Dr. Meliah Blair.
The family would like to thank Heritage of Oakwood Hills and St. Croix Hospice staff and nurses for their loving care of Mom.
Funeral Mass will be 11:30AM Monday, April 27, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand with Rev. Emmanuel Asamoah-Bekoe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00PM-7:00PM Sunday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.